League Play-Off

NIKOS GOUMAS
Spectators: 1 (Terracing: 1, Seating: 0, VIP seats: 0) The audience thought a goal was coming when Rickard Gerdberg got free with Stavros Varvouzanis in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Boruc Marczyniec showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ulryk Grucza, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. The supporters of PAOK booed when ROUFAIKOS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Konstantinos Kapetanoglou didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Miltos Bamias came up free with the goalie in the 24th minute, the PAOK fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Miltos Bamias couldn't finish the play. Boruc Marczyniec showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ulryk Grucza, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. PAOK were awarded a corner in the 27th minute after ROUFAIKOS's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Kyriakos Katritsis took the corner. A well-hit corner resulted in Miltos Bamias heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Rickard Gerdbergs short, quick shot in the 31stth minute got Stavros Varvouzanis to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Stavros Varvouzanis didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 39th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. ROUFAIKOS's Boruc Marczyniec played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ulryk Grucza in the 45th minute of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ulryk Grucza made a kick off. In the 51st minute, Mairo Raie hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rickard Gerdberg in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Stavros Varvouzanis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 54 minutes into the game, Emmanouil Kois was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ROUFAIKOS's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave PAOK the free kick. The supporters of PAOK booed when ROUFAIKOS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emmanouil Kois didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to PAOK getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Pantelis Kostakis hit a great ball. With 61 minutes on the clock, Konstantinos Triantis commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. When Tolis Kavalekas came up free with the goalie in the 69th minute, the ROUFAIKOS fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Tolis Kavalekas couldn't finish the play. Ulryk Grucza's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Boruc Marczyniec read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 74th minute of play. In the 75th match minute, PAOK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mairo Raie to maneuver through the defense. 83 minutes into the game, Rickard Gerdberg cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Stavros Varvouzanis was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 87 minutes into the game, Pantelis Kostakis threw the ball into play from the sideline. ROUFAIKOS's Emmanouil Kois quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After 91 played minutes ROUFAIKOS got a freekick which was hit by Rickard Gerdberg. Ulryk Grucza recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 95th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. ROUFAIKOS walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.